Heterothrips decoratus Hood, 1954

This species is characterized by the largely pale body (Fig. 108), including legs, with a dark median area on abdominal tergites III–VI (Fig. 109). Males have antennal segments I–IV yellow and transverse pore plates on abdominal sternites VII–VIII.

Material examined. Holotype female, Brazil, Santa Catarina, Nova Teutônia, 04.ii.1949, on Luehea sp. and dry undetermined branches (F. Plaumann) (USNM). Paratypes: 2 females, 1 male, collected with holotype (USNM).